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opt out

British  

verb

  1. to choose not to be involved (in) or part (of)

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noun

  1. the act of opting out, esp of local-authority administration

    opt-outs by hospitals and schools
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opt out Idioms  

  1. Choose not to participate, as in Our school opted out of the state competition. [Slang; mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

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Of course, the naysayers still have those films, or “Idol,” or can opt out entirely.

From Salon

But with Stokes having opted out of The Hundred and not currently in England's white-ball sides, the One-Day Cup would provide him with some cricket between England's Test series.

From BBC

Controversially, the Premier League opted out for two seasons before relenting and following the rest of Europe's top leagues from 2022-23.

From BBC

The troupe will ask for audience consent, and participants can opt out.

From Los Angeles Times

The union local representing about 3,800 workers at the company’s plant in Greeley, Colo., opted out of the national deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

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